What is the difference between commercial van and private van use?

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What is the difference between commercial van and private van use?

13/12/2022

Commercial insurance policies cover you when you use your van for business purposes. Please note, GoSkippy does not offer commercial van insurance cover.

You need private van insurance if you drive it for social reasons. Including family trips and going to the supermarket.

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The table below sets out what fees are applicable if you choose to cancel your policy with us. The fees differ depending on when you cancel your policy. For full details regarding cancellation of your policy with us, please refer to our Terms of Business.

Please note some insurers also apply cancellation fees and charges - please ensure you review your policy wording before cancelling.

Fees included if cancelled	Before policy starts	Within 14 days of policy starting	After 14 days of policy starting
Cancellation fee	£25.00	£35.00	£75.00
Broker fee	None	Pro-rata	No Refund
Number of days on cover	None	Pro-rata	Pro-rata amount
Direct debit set up fee (If DD has been collected)	None	£45.00	£50.00
Full premium of any add-ons on policy exclusing RAC^**	None	None (Unless a claim has been made)	No Refund^**

Before policy starts

Cancellation fee	£25.00

Within 14 days of policy starting

Cancellation fee	£35.00
Broker fee	Pro-rata amount
Number of days on cover	Pro-rata amount
Direct debit set up fee (If DD has been collected)	£45.00
Full premium of any add-ons on policy excluding RAC^**	None (unless a claim has been made)

After 14 days of policy starting

Cancellation fee	£75.00
Broker fee	No Refund
Number of days on cover	£50.00
Direct debit set up fee (If DD has been collected)	No Refund^**
Full premium of any add-ons on policy excluding RAC^**	None (unless a claim has been made)

^**RAC breakdown cover will be manually pro-rata'd less any commission

^*For XS Direct policies please refer to your policy documents

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